Pasta with Nut Pesto Recipe

Name: Pasta with Nut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup hazelnuts; 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil; 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds; 1/2 cup walnut pieces; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 6 medium garlic cloves; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3/4 cup extra-virigin olive oil; 2 tabelspoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 pounds casareccia or penne

Servings: persons

1/2 cup hazelnuts
2 cups lightly packed fresh basil
1/2 cup blanched whole almonds
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
6 medium garlic cloves
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup extra-virigin olive oil
2 tabelspoons unsalted butter, softened
2 pounds casareccia or penne

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Toast the hazelnuts in a small baking pan until fragrant, about 12 minutes.
3
Transfer them to a clean kitchen towel and rub the nuts against each other to remove the skins; let cool completely.
4
In a food processor, combine the basil, hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, the grated cheese, parsley, garlic and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
5
With the machine on, pour in the oil in a thin stream and process until the nuts are finely chopped.
6
Add the butter and process until blended but still grainy.
7
Fill a large pot with water, cover and bring to a boil.
8
Add salt and the pasta.
9
Cover partially until the water just returns to a boil, then uncover, stir the pasta and cook until al dente.
10
Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
11
Transfer the pasta to a warmed large serving bowl.
12
Add the nut pesto and toss to combine.
13
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved past water if the sauce is too thick.
14
Serve immediately.

1584

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup hazelnuts, 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil, 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds, 1/2 cup walnut pieces, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Nut Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta with Nut Pesto

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